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Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• GOL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Rio de Janeiro. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• GOL
• Delta

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $536 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $1,037 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 5% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $857 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $991, a difference of $134. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 7:40 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 9:20 am.

The flight takes about 9h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $940. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro takes 9h 40m, covering 4,807 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $366, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 51m, compared with 14h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 14h 11m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Brasilia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) — daily rates from around $11:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro range from $760 to $1,194, with an average of $940 over the past 12 months. Anything below $760 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• GOL
• American Airlines
• LATAM Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.